Online Highways Home > Connecticut > Bolton

Gay City State Park

Search Bolton Connecticut

Remains of an 18th century, abandoned mill village is the centerpiece of 1,569 acre Gay City State Park. Gay City State Park is located off route 85 about 4 miles south of Bolton.

Led by Elijah Andrus, Gay City was first settled in 1796 by a religious sect. The Gays soon comprised the majority of the 25 or more families who then lived in the community. Existing as distinctly separate from the neighboring communities the residents kept strictly to themselves. They built a sawmill along the Black Ledge River and erected homes from the lumber.

This park offers an open field area for softball, football or volleyball games. Other activities available include picnicking, interpretive trail, fishing, cross-country skiing and ice skating. Also this park is handicapped accessible.

Location: Bolton Connecticut 06040

Other Connecticut State Parks nearby:
(Barkhamsted) American Legion State Park
(Union) Bigelow Hollow State Park
(Harwinton) Black Rock State Park
(Groton) Bluff Point Coastal Reserve
(Torrington) Burr Pond State Park
(Redding) Collis P. Huntington State Park

03/28 Coming to The Bolton area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.